Starting Strength Coach Inna Koppel reads from her article, The Ideal Image of a Woman. https://startingstrength.com/training/the-ideal-image-of-a-woman

Introducing our Summer Series at Iron Moms USA! Inna and Raina kick off summer with short, sweet, and practical advice to help us recharge over the next couple of months. Raina shares how training barbells shifted her perspective on life and the way she viewed herself. Our Iron Moms discuss the importance of reflecting on where we are today and whe…

Inna and Raina meet with Juliette Gonzalez, RDN, to discuss the value of recognizing that food is fuel and parents' essential role in modeling healthy eating for their children. Juliette provides nutrition tips that you can easily incorporate into your daily routine, as well as some "quick and dirty" snacks to help you achieve your goals while on t…

In this Straight Talk episode, Inna and Raina discuss the importance of acting as role models for their daughters, demonstrating positive body image and what it means to get strong. The Iron Moms also emphasize the value of “mom teaching moments,” encouraging healthy living and leading by example. Listen, subscribe, and enjoy another Straight Talk!…

The Iron Moms are back to answer YOUR questions ranging from proper deadlift form to dealing with bullies. Plus, catch Inna and Raina's "one last thought" to hear what's in store for these Iron Moms. *What is TUBOW? *Any thoughts on giving kids melatonin? *Should I keep deadlifting? *What to do instead of the deadlift? Listen, subscribe, and enjoy …

Inna and Raina celebrate their first Mother's Day as Irons Moms USA! In this episode, these Iron Moms share your submissions of an ideal celebration, discuss the struggle of "mom guilt," and Inna gets real about her ambivalence around mother's day having lost her mother. Listen, subscribe, and enjoy another episode of Iron Moms USA! https://www.iro…

The Iron Moms answer YOUR questions ranging from "Why Starting Strength?" to TikTok's influence on how children want to dress. Plus, our favorite Iron Moms gear up for another juicy "Overhead at The Gym" segment that you do not want to miss! * Do you receive the same feedback at seminars if you don’t opt-in? * What do you do after you read THE book…

In this Straight Talk with Inna episode, the girls continue to break the mold that smaller is not better. These Irons Moms train for strength, and most importantly, they remind us to enjoy life. Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show! https://www.ironmomsusa.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ironmomsusa/ https://www.youtube.com/c/IronMomsUSA…

Iron Moms are back for a vacation episode Q & A. How much weight do I take off of the bar when I return to training? Should I lift while on vacation? Why protein shakes? How do I keep from gaining weight on vacation? Any tips for traveling with kids? Did Raina gain weight? Tune in as we answer your questions and blow off some steam about another gy…

In this episode we answer your questions on how to return to training after having a baby. When is it appropriate for new moms to restart their LP? Is there a safe way to ease into training? Will keeping to a rigid training schedule help with recovery? How do you make progress? How to prioritize nutrition postpartum? Are high-waisted leggings the a…

Does Inna eat anything except for pizza? Can I lose body fat after completing the Starting Strength NLP? Whats the fastest way to become a Starting Strength coach? Do you have to grow a beard to be a coach? Check out the answers to these questions and stay tuned for another fun segment of "Overheard at the Gym." Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show…

The big day has arrived, you're due to lift the heaviest weight that you've ever done during your training and suddenly, the fear has set in. Is fear of failure getting in the way of your progress? Is it the weight on the bar that poses a challenge or the noise in your head? In this episode Raina and Inna discuss their experience managing the uneas…

This episode comes to you straight from the Iron Moms USA Gym! Raina and Inna podcast from their squat rack while answering listener's questions and talking-smack during, "Overheard at the Gym." You can watch the full video at our IGTV. Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show! https://www.instagram.com/ironmomsusa/ https://www.ironmomsusa.com/…

Do you have a training partner? Do they help motivate you and support you? Is your training partner your best friend or your spouse? In this Straight Talk with Inna episode the girls discuss the value of training partners and the supportive role they play in our lives. Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show! https://www.ironmomsusa.com/ https://www.i…

This is another fun podcast of Q & A from our listeners, and in this episode Raina gets called out about her choice of workout. Inna and Raina answer questions about breastfeeding and training, how to talk to fitness fanatics about training, what are Inna's top picks for barbells and what's up with Flirty Girl Fitness? No episode is complete withou…

This episode is dedicated to answering all of your submissions from our Iron Moms USA Instagram. Do you see your question below? Don't forget to check out the end of the podcast as Inna and Raina discuss "Wannabe DJ's," in the gossip section of the podcast, "Overheard at the Gym!" Listeners want to know: Why do women have such a hard time doing chi…

In this, Straight Talk episode Inna discusses the significance that barbell training plays in her children's lives and how it helped them through 2020. Strength training has always been one of the most important tools in Inna's mom-toolbox and it's no wonder why we call her, "Coach-Mom." Inna talks about how she got her kids through some of their h…

In this episode coach Inna tackles the topic of why women need to train heavier relative to their maximal strength and how triples allow them to do that. Why should women train heavier more frequently than men? Why do women get less sore, recover faster, and deal with more frequent exposures to a training stress? What would kill most men is necessa…

A very important question comes in from a listener who asks about training the overweight trainee and when to talk about nutrition with them. What are the types of modifications do these trainees require? Is conditioning allowed? Which cardio exercise is advised? What should you NOT do while coaching them? Inna answers these questions and more, div…

In this episode we get personal with Inna as she tells us about her recent career change and why this new role is so important to her. Inna has been tasked with developing coaching talent to ensure that Starting Strength Gyms continue to recruit the most talented and experienced coaches in the industry. Helping people find work, which brings their …

Teens and weightlifting? Inna answers an Iron Mom's question about how to introduce her teen to barbells and which lifts she should begin with. It's the start of the New Year and you want to test your one rep max for motivation? Inna talks about when it's appropriate to hit a max single but discourages testing when you should be training. Raina dro…

Get the tissues out for this episode of Iron Moms because Raina shares a story so personal that even Inna could not, "Straight Talk" her this time. After years of failed fertility treatments and heartbreaking miscarriages Raina shares her difficult journey to motherhood. "I felt like my body was taking revenge on me and I just gave up." Raina talks…

It's time for girl talk, Inna and Raina tackle common problems that women experience in the gym and how to train through them. PMS, stress incontinence, back pain, menstrual cycle and more. Inna thinks you should just power through but Raina recommends wearing high-waisted leggings to solve all of your problems. Listen in as we answer listener's qu…

Raina kicks off the episode with a listener's question that strikes a nerve with Inna, "Will lifting make women bulky?" Why is it that women judge their appearance so harshly while training for strength? What holds us back from reaching our full potential under the bar and when will all of these silly stereotypes go away?! Looks like it's up to all…

On this episode we answer questions about sleep deprivation and training, which "diet" is right for a lifter and why trendy diets don't work. Raina gives us the scoop on popular fad-diets, she tells us why she prefers Weight Watchers over all the rest and why calorie counting did not work for her. All of these diets have one thing in common, calori…

This year has spurred a career change for many people who were affected by the economic disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Raina and Inna talk about how they dealt with the harsh reality that their gym had to close as they confronted an uncertain future. For people who feel frustrated and hopeless, waiting for the “old normal” to ret…

In this week's episode of Iron Moms, Raina and Inna answer listener's questions and get their frustrations out about a big gym-pet-peeve in, "Overheard at the Gym." Q: "How does a working mom refill her bucket?" A: It’s the small wins that begin to build motivation and it all starts with self-care. Inna and Raina share tips that helped them get thr…

This weeks Q&A segment gets both, Raina and Inna fired up because they discuss Tori's lifting and the negative response her weightlifting videos get on social media. Should kids lift? Should moms let them? "Slow your roll," where did everyone get the false idea that weightlifting was more dangerous than sports? (see article link below) Inna tells y…

Straight Talk with Inna addresses a listener's question on how to get rid of negativity from their life. Inna delivers very direct answers and asks some deep questions on the subject of tolerating bullsh*t. She shares personal choices that helped her steer clear of bad friends and bad habits, what promises she made after losing her mother and what …

Are you guilty of taking selfies in the gym? Does it hold up your workout? Even worse, does it hold up someone else's? Raina closes today's podcast with a fun discussion on gym-selfies in our, "Overhead at the Gym" segment, her favorite part of the podcast:) Our listener's want to know what to expect in their first session with a Starting Strength …

You've heard us promote the benefits of lifting, you looked up the Starting Strength method and now you're ready to begin, but where do you start? Inna and Raina take a trip down memory lane to a time when their gym was all fitness-class based. They recall how Inna discovered the Starting Strength seminar which changed the course of Inna's career a…

Self-improvement :the act or process of improving oneself by one's own actions. A simple definition for quite a complex task made even more challenging by a pandemic. Inna and Raina tackle the issue of self-improvement and discuss how vital our fitness regiment has become in light of heightened health concerns. As many of us struggle to rebuild our…

Phat Buddha is much more than just a wardrobe for working out. It's a fashion-forward, seamless-focused brand designed for your body, and a one-size fits all activewear brand. Founder Alissa Benishai has evolved Phat Buddha into more than just a fitness apparel brand, pivoting during the pandemic and collaborating with other big brands to help comm…

In this episode, "Overheard at the Gym" tackles Raina's pet peeve, poor bench press spotting skills. Have you ever had a spotter take the bar from you as you fought for the last rep? How mad did it make you?! Listen in as Raina discusses this hot topic at the end of the episode. Inna and Raina catch you up on trending fitness news and tackle your Q…

How do you know what's right for you when choosing a goal? Inna suggest that you consider starting with your health first and doing a "self-check in." Inna talks about how her work was negatively impacted by chronic pain while trying to build a fitness business. To hell with, "no pain-no gain," the world has changed and we need to do better with se…

This episode is packed with trending news on TikTok, Facebook, Apple and Straight Talk advice from Inna on your Q & A submissions: Is walking real exercise? What is the most efficient calorie burn? Which barbell lift is Inna's favorite? What’s Raina's favorite fitness app and gym right now? - Hint, she can't stop dancing. Starting Strength Gyms are…

Bloopers kick off this episode and we decided to leave them in because everybody could use a good laugh sometimes. If you're a personal brand this episode is for you. "How you feel about your body will directly impact how you come across on camera." We always recommend that our clients address nutrition and exercise before they tackle brand image. …

Whether you are raising children, running a business or managing a brand, tough love is sometimes a part of the process. Inna and Raina talk about how they have used tough love to help bring out the best in their clients and themselves. From fitness to fashion, image is everything because when you look good you feel good. Do you have a hard time ta…

Gyms are open in N.Y., or are they? Between limiting gyms to 33% occupancy, mandatory regulations, best practices established by the state and the growing expense of cleaning supplies how will gyms survive? Outdoor classes seem to be the hottest fitness trend right now, and most gyms are maintaining those classes in addition to indoor workouts. NYF…

This Straight Talk with Inna was inspired by a message received from a listener who feels lost without her gym community. We get personal with co-host, Raina Butler as we tackle the topic of mental health and fitness. Raina talks about how losing her gym in the middle of a pandemic affected her physical and mental health. Raina is not alone, many o…

Let's hear it for the boys! This week we have a special episode for the men where we talk, workouts, strength and aesthetics. Want to know what Hugh Jackman does to get in Wolverine shape? Hugh weight trains to build mass and does rowing to shred, listen in for his workout secrets. This week's Q&A is all for the guys. The men want to know how to sh…

Paul Horn, owner of Horn Strength & Conditioning out of LA, California sits down to talk about pivoting during the pandemic and what changes are happening to his gym. Paul's recent project, The Horn Strength Post-Workout Podcast, is an audio journey with a touch of whiskey, training and entertainment. Listen, subscribe and enjoy the show. https://w…

Every episode opens with a weekly news segment where you get caught up on fitness industry news. -This week we review Cathe Freidrich's On-Demand workouts and chat about how they helped Raina stay creative with her own classes. Cathe deserves 5 stars for her quality content and professionalism. In today's topic we tackle fitness certifications, do …

In this episode Inna Koppel talks about the obsession over belly fat and why women allow it to define them. In 2018, at a speaking engagement Inna predicted that "this state of being is not going to be forever, you will face illness, you will age, you will not care about some belly fat. And if life has not taught you yet, it will..." Check out this…

Welcome to our first kids edition Fortnite in the Olympics,what has the world come to? Joe Wicks gives back to kids in a big way and becomes the world’s PE teacher. From dining out to camping, we rate summer activities. Is chasing after your kid a sport? No, but it should be! Check out Mommy Poppin’s website for the best activities to do with your …

Are you lacking motivation? In this episode Inna delivers some straight talk about how to get started and how to stop making excuses. Lose weight or start working out first? What do you think? Raina opted out of exercise during the lockdown but her daughter held her accountable to training. Fitness gave us structure and that's what we miss the most…

Check out our next episode of Inside Fitness Now! Arizona orders all bars and gyms to close -Shoutout to Robert Santana, owner of Weights & Plates - Nike cuts jobs and lululemon set to acquire home fitness startup, MIRROR for 500M -Review of the on-demand classes from TITLE Boxing -Inna answers this weeks Q&A on what the future of fitness will be. …

Straight Talk with Inna is a special weekly segment where Inna discusses everything strength. Inna tells you why she’s so passionate about women choosing strength first and how the barbell program became the gem of her gym. Inna talks about how she felt walking into her first Starting Strength seminar and how it changed her life. Starting Strength …

Inna and Raina talk fitness industry news, find out what gyms are closing and what gyms are thriving in the new normal. Everyone’s teaching online classes, are you covered legally? Raina reviews YMCA’s new virtual workout platform, YMCA 360. The podcast closes with Raina's favorite gossip segment, "Overheard at the Gym," where they discuss their bi…

After a decade in the fitness industry. Woodmere Fitness Club closes as gyms are shuttered all over New York amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Listen to owner Inna Koppel discuss why she made the decision to close and what her plans are for the future. Inna and Raina take you down memory lane and introduce you to Inside Fitness Now. Website: https://www.…